Biography
Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix (née Gray; 12 April 1929 – 18 February 2013) was a Scottish actress, who first became known for her partnership with her husband, Brian Rix, and later was cast in many television roles in the 1970s and 1980s. She played Lady Collingford in the television series Catweazle and Mrs. Palmer in the television series Solo, alongside Felicity Kendal.
Gray had a long stage career, particularly known for her appearances in the Whitehall farces, the company being managed by her husband Brian Rix, which were originally performed at the Whitehall Theatre and later at the Garrick.
Gray married Brian Rix in 1949. The couple had four children - two sons and two daughters. Their eldest child, daughter Shelley (born 1951) had Down syndrome. The experience of caring for her led the couple to become active campaigners for the disabled. Rix later became Mencap chairman and president. He became a life peer in 1992.
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Filmography
all 32
Movies 16
TV Shows 16
self 3
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot (2023)
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009)
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008)
Dinnerladies (1998)
The Wingless Bird (1997)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Doctor Finlay (1993)
Dead Romantic (1993)
An Audience With Victoria Wood (1988)
The Girl in a Swing (1988)
Inspector Morse (1987)
Casualty (1986)
Blackadder (1983)
Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity (1983)
The Agatha Christie Hour (1982)
Tenko (1981)
Solo (1981)
The Crezz (1976)
The Many Wives Of Patrick (1976)
Fawlty Towers (1975)
Catweazle (1970)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
Doctor Who (1963)
Dial RIX (1962)
The Night We Got the Bird (1960)
Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956)
Devil's Point (1954)
Johnny-on-the-Spot (1954)
Trottie True (1949)
Love in Waiting (1948)
Fly Away Peter (1948)
The Blind Goddess (1948)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1929-04-12
Deathday2013-02-18 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceInverness, United Kingdom
RelationshipsBrian Rix (1949-01-01 - 2013-01-01)
ChildrenJonathan Robert MacGregor Rix, Elspet Shelley Rix, Louisa Rix, Jamie Rix
FatherJames MacGregor-Gray
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsElspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix
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